Kathmandu, March 11 -- For decades, plants nurseries in Nepal have operated in a very traditional manner. The industry lacked innovation, and it wasn't considered a respectable business in itself. These were the things that Biraj Khadka set out to change when he founded 'I am the Gardener' in 2015 with four of his friends. In this conversation with the Post's Tsering Ngodup Lama, Khadka explains his journey, his future plans, and the potential of a nursery industry in Nepal.

As I understand it, your mother started Khadka Nursery, one of the largest floriculture businesses in the country, but your family never wanted you to join the business. You too weren't really interested in the family business. What changed?

My family didn't want me...